Thank you for a great site.

[philh]

Just found the group. I love 8's and 81's. When I was a kid back in the 50's all of my dad's hunting buddies had them.
I have (4) 8's 25,30,32,&35 and (4) 81's 30,32,35, and 300 Savage.
I always take the Model 81 in 35 with me when I deer hunt, even though I have faster, and longer shooting guns, I can't leave on a hunting trip with out it.
Thanks to everyone for a great site.
Thank you
Philh

[81police]

Philh,

We're glad to have you, and it sounds like you've got a well rounded collection. One for every caliber! NICE!

[Roger]

Apparently,you've already figured out how unruly these guns can be if they're not allowed to have roommates.
Welcome aboard,
Roger

[philh]

I keep finding other guns pushed outside the safe. The group has accepted my old Model 11, It is allowed to stay. I think they are voting on the A5 tonight to see if it can stay.

[imfuncity]

Like (They'd better respect their ancestor, even if they were originally a fur'ner.)

BTW welcome, sounds like you're crazy 'nuff to fit right in.

[Roger]

Hey,I see you have a great sense of humor too. My auto 5 s were here at my place first, so the m-8/81 s have had to leave them alone, but I'm not so sure that they really trust those uppity Belgians. I'll be looking forward to future exchanges. Keep on shoot in those old rifles.
Thanks for your time,
Roger

[philh]

Thank you Roger.
I really love the old things. I have loading dies for all of them, and make my 25 and 32 shells from 30 brass.
As I said one always seems to sneak into my stuff before I go hunting, camping, or just for a ride.
I just looked up all their birthdays, the oldest one is a Model 8 1911, The youngest one is the same age I am, it's a Model 81 1946.